Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-05
THE RAILROAD QuESr,oN.
The titizrns' AssOciatiOn OF Northeast
Washington Protest Against the n.
and %. f'lan-What They Propose
Instead.

/ BtZFnS ASSOtlothOn OF NORl0easu
Washington Protest Against the n.
and %. f'lan-What They Propose
| Instead.
At special meeting OF Citizens Association No.
| 3. CNortheast Washington, THURSDAY night reso-
| Iutions In relation 10 the steam railroads were
adopted. which stated that while they recog-
Dle the fact that steam railroads are a necessity
OF modern life. and that they should have all the
facilities necessary for tracks depots &c. TO be az
| centrally located as circumstances Will permit
the corresponding fact is also recognized that the
city and citizens have rights which the rs lroad
| companies and the local authorities should recog-
nize and respect. 1t Is proposed to so change che
routes and depots OF existing railroads within
| the Dlstrlct a. TO place them all on an equal
roofing and AFFORD them better terminal facilities
| ana at the same time better accommodate the
public, which change is heartily favored
| OBJECTIONS TO THE BALTIMORE ANp OHIO PLAN.
The resolutions further state that it IS known
from publications in the newspapers and other
| wise, that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.
| mas submitted 10 the Commissioners OF the Dis
trict ana Others a propo Ition for change OF Its
proposition as Is understood is 70 unite their main
| hne ana the Metropolitan Branch short distance
onth On and from ttenee 70
| street north, and from thence by a tunnel under
sald ~ or "a street 10 South Carolina avenur at
ABOUT Inc line OF street southeast that IL is APP
parent that such line Will OF necessity destroy said
| Isl or I'd street, and Will obstruct nearly every
| street running east and west from Boundary
street TO street north mine In number, besides
Delaware avenue for nearly an entire square, and
VIII necessitate the building OF bri ige for the
| only street railway In northeast Washington, on
street north at least twelve feet above the
grade OF SAID street. DecesSitating the raising OF
SaIu street LOT al least the length OF whole SOU re
ON each side OF said bridge, and will necessitate
even higher bridges and slli greater elevations ar
on nd crossing OF other streets and viii cross ooth
/ Importance and desrabllity OF concentrating the
! Tracks ana passenger depots OF the three main
lines OF railroad entering the city, TO wit: the Bal
| timore and Ohio Railroad, the baltimore and Po-
| tomac Railroad. and the Midland or southern line
| oil Railroad at some point south OF Pennsylvania
avenue. and of affording TO ali OF said railroads
better terminal facilities the resolutions protest
IN the most emphatic manner against 'e adop-
| tlon or recommendation OF the route above speci-
| ned, or any sim lar route for the Baltimore and
OHIO Railroad through Northeast Washington.
OLD RECOMMENDATIONS RENEWED.
| The former resolutions on this subject are re-
newed. viz: That the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Co be required to remove all their existing tracks
| from Northeast Washington, and enter the city by
single line OF double tracks at some point OF
10TH -treet east, to and along the north bank OF
i the Eastern Branch to a point in the vicinity OF
/ the baltimore and Potomac tunnel, and from
thence by such routes as may be agreed upon TO a
depot 10 be located south OF Pennsylvania avenue;
| that In crossing the Bladensburg and Benning'S
roads said Baltimore and OHIO Railroad should be
| required TO cross the same either under or over
said roads, In such manner as not at any time or in
any degree TO obstruct the free passage OF or travel
| On said roads.
| ADVANTAGES OF TIRE DESCRIBED ROUTE.
| The resolutions further set forth that as IL Is
demOnstrable, and in fact is admitted by the en-
| gineer or the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.,
1 that the route by the river bank, above named,
Is very much cheaper than the pr opposed routes
via 18th and 18th Streets and would relieve north
| east Washington entirely, IL Is unreasonable and
unjust TO the citizens occupying northeast WASH
| ington for said company 10 insist on any other
route. As the line or the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
| road from Washington TO Baltimore Is some miles
| shorter than that Of the Baltimore and Potomac
| Railroad. and the proposed change east Of 18th
str ct east would increase their schedule time but
/ 10 minutes or whereabouts, and inasinuch as the
| Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Co., for the pur-
/ pose OF securing 4 depot south Of Peunsyl wanna
avenue, and a passage across the Long Bridge,
| were willing 10 enter the city via the Eastern
| Branch, tue Baltimore ana ONO Railroad co. can
Well afford TO do the same. especially when they
are asking for the same privileges and benefits as
were conferred on their competitor, the Baltimore
It was resolved that the delegates OF Citizens
Association, No. 3, be instructed 10 use all the
means In their power 10 carry into effect the above
resolutions TO their full intent and purpose.
\ Auausements.
| NATION Al THEATER-The spectacular burlesaue
OF ''Fhe Arabian Knights" Which will he seen all
| next week at the National Theater, had O very
successful run al 5ne standard Iheater New YORK
and It's scenes are filled with quick action elabO-
rate 6allets, and brilliant spectacle, interspersed
/ with the usual humorous features. one OIL the
! novel effects introduced Is the steam curtain, a
| very Ingenious device. Among the well-known
| people in the cast are Richard Golden, WIN C;il
Lena Merville. Loie Fuller, Lille Alliston, May
| Yone, Helen Harrington, Jessie Allen, Tom Mar
/ ten, and Frank Holland. There is corps de ballet
| or thirty persons and chorus Of thirty voices.
| The ballets, three In number are led by Mile.
| Bonfante Mile. Dorst, and Mons. Oreste
| ALBArGHlS OPERA HorSE.-Mr. Frank Daniels
whose only appearance here was In the role OF Old
Sport In ~ s Baby" In which he at once made
a hit by certain odd but unctuous comedy talent,
| Will De seen al AlDauyh's next week in q piece
which his friends claim Is entirely worthy OF him,
| and affords 1m the opportunity he has desired TO
tne name OF Mr. Daniels play and II is FOUNDED on
| Anstey'S famous romance. ''Vice Versa" Howard
P. Taylor, Fred. G. Maeder, Robert Fraser and
/ Archie GuDter are said TO have each had hand
| in constructing "Little Puck" The scene OF the
play has been laid In New York. Mr. DEMONSTRATING
\ formed Into his own son. Among the III Inbers OF
Nr. Daniels company are Bessie Samson and
Robert Fraser the weii-known pantomimis1
1 THE ESTEkTAINMEST given at UniverSdiisr Church
| THURSDAY evening was pleaSant affair. and was
quite largely attended. Among those participating
we're: Misses florence Grlsg, kalie Wilson, Ada
o. Ober, Amy Ledyitt, Prof. Fablanl Prof. Russell
Mr.. szemeenyi, Mr.. Geo. D. scott, Mr.. Harlner. L.
| ances on the harp by Sgnor Fabiani were notaby
ladies and gentlemen acquitted themselves wei.
4 HARRIS BJOU THEAIER.-"ktt, the ArkanS g
| Traveller" OF whose exciting Incidents and broad
| humor The pubic Sc IN never to tire. will b. pre-
| sented at this house next week by young Mr..
! Chanfrau, VINO appears 10 have succeeded TO ais
| fathers popularity. Mr.. A. b. Anderson, manager
| OF tue WnO Is an Old Resident or NdSl-
ington, Will be rendered benetit ON Friday even.
| Ing.
kEsSAss THE.rER.-Liy Clays ga.ety company,
| which Includes thirty lady artists besides many
popular specially people, will make merry at
kern1n's next week. Among the specialists Will
/ be Sidney Euson, Irene Won Roxy, sabra Ions
! dale, Mansfield and Queen, ana keatin3 and
| Flynn.
| The MANASSAS PANORAMA IL one OF the most In
vltlng places IN town In whtca 10 spend an hour,
ana Ia no place can more pleasure or instruction
DC Obtained In a Grief space
| A GRAND FAIR for the benent Of st. Dominic's
church Is now being held nightly In st. Dominic's
Hail, 9Th and = streets southwest.
/ SUI AGAINST THE y. AND +. RAILROAD CoMPANY-I
5. X Bond nas Med suit against the Baltimore
| ana Potomac Railroad Company for s., $50 DAM
| ages 10 property in South Washington. The
amount oil damages claimed is fixed at the above
| figure 10 prevent the appeal going beyond the
supreme Court OF the District.
| THE DISTRICT NATIONAL GUARp.-The following
l appointments and promotions nave been made IN
company H. list battalion, District National Gu rd:
| Third sergeant Nm E. Thompson TO be second
4 A n hot I,.d